Fuel Price Politics: A War of Words in Karnataka

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy D K Shivakumar for demanding Prime Minister Modi's resignation over fuel price hikes. Vijayendra argued that the Congress should acknowledge the global crisis impact and not protest for opposition's sake. He dismissed allegations of election-influenced pricing delays.

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra attacked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy D K Shivakumar over their call for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation. The demand follows a fuel price hike, which Siddaramaiah linked to Modi's economic mismanagement.

Vijayendra argued the Congress was also responsible, citing their past decisions to increase fuel prices by hiking taxes. He questioned their protest motives, suggesting it was mere opposition for opposition's sake amid a challenging global economic backdrop.

The BJP leader played down allegations that the fuel price hike was purposely delayed until post-election and defended Modi's decision-making, emphasizing decisions are made for the country's and people's best interests.